[ video | un: drn0167 ]

[sentiences]

[ The video pans across one of the communal rooms before centering on Dorian. He looks overwhelmed and thrilled at the same time. ]

Okay, so this is amazing. I have a room with a bed — and I'm not entirely sure what they expect me to do with that. Also my own chair! It's a sweet deal.

[ Seriously. A chair. His own space. Let the android have his moment okay. ]

Unfortunately, I don't think my charging station came with me on the trip here. Does anyone know anyone technically minded or with a large amount of appliances and scrap? I kind of need it so I don't run out of power. Low charges are hellish.

I can pay you? I think I get wages now. Amazing.

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video; un: youradhere

[buildingcastles]

Well, they expect you to use it. And make the bed when you're done. You know, as a general rule. But you don't have to.

I have a question.

[sentiences]

Oh, I don't sleep. Or need to sleep.

What is it?

[buildingcastles]

What are you going to do with that power?

[He almost answered the question without Christian getting to it!]

video - un: iron.man

[buildsomething]

[Oh hey, someone said the magic word. When Tony pops on screen, he's still got his welding goggles on.]

How much of a charge do you need?

[sentiences]

[ Dorian brightens. ]

A large one. I don't think the devices here can manage it. I usually have a charging station of my own, for every few weeks. I can build it but I don't know if I can find what I need.

[buildsomething]

Well lucky for you, power sources are kind of my thing. Well. One of my things. But I've got a bunch of other random stuff lying around, and if I don't have it there's other folks I can point you towards. What are you looking for?

[He peers at the screen, then suddenly seems to remember why everything looks dark and pulls the goggles to the top of his head.]

So you seem to be settling in okay.

video | @arcarius

[angelic_archer]

[There's so much about what Dorian said that doesn't make sense but he focuses on one part of the conversation at a time.]

Why wouldn't you sleep on your bed? That's what they expect you to do with it.

[sentiences]

I don't sleep. Robots generally don't need to do the whole sleeping thing.

[angelic_archer]

I didn't think robots - [How can he politely say that in his world they don't look like people unless they're in science fiction books?] - Where I'm from they're less advanced than you.

[Hopefully that wasn't insulting since he didn't mean to offend Dorian.]

Why wouldn't you have things like chairs?

video; un: kirk

[winscenario]

Yeah, the beds are pretty standard. Everyone gets one, though some people get private rooms instead of being assigned to the communal ones.

[ The guy looks so happy, though, Jim can't keep back an endeared smile. He's got a mildly puzzled look, but the rest of the video has answered some of the questions he would have otherwise asked. So he makes an educated guess instead. ]

Are you an android?

[sentiences]

[ Dorian doesn't mind others around. Rudy was . . . an exception, but the idea of communal space isn't bad. It's not as though he'll be put off by the habits of others. If anything, he's kind of curious to see how they'll take to him. ]

I am. DRN-0167. I'm an android with a synthetic soul.

[winscenario]

That is... so amazing.

[ And this is Jim Kirk actually trying to rein in the nerd. Play it cool, you dumbass. ]

You have a name, right? I mean, you've got a conscience. I'm not just gonna call you by your model. So what's your name?

video → wild.flower

[hasitsthorns]

I know, right? I didn't even have to apply for a job, they just gave me one. It's awesome.

As for your Sciencing needs, sorry. I can't help there! I hope you get someone to figure out your power problem though.

[sentiences]

I assume they want all of us to be productive members of society.

It's fine. I'm not too worried.

[hasitsthorns]

Yeah, that does seem to be ideal... Not that I mind, really, if it helps me pay the bills. Also, fun money. Can never go wrong with that!

I'm glad to hear it, dude. More people could use your level of chill.

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[spellslots]

[Current mood: not great
Things that are a good distraction: trawling the network to tease newbies.]

Someone's gonna blow your fucking mind when they tell ya about sofa beds.

[It's a chair and a bed, clearly amazing.]

[sentiences]

[ Dorian knows when he's being teased and he can roll with it. ]

Fancy. We don't have those in the future. What will science think of next?

video; wolfgirl579

[luckyescape]

[There's a pretty face with the conversation this time!]

Looks like you got help but if you need some parts I can offer some of the scrap metal from work.

[sentiences]

What kind of work do you do?

video; @b.crusher

[dancingmd]

[Well, he certainly doesn't talk like Data (the thought of Data so smoothly using any sort of curse, however mild, makes her smile) but who else would need a charging station but an android?]

I see Tony has already contacted you, but I wanted to introduce myself as well. I'm Dr. Beverly Crusher and I think I might be of some help: I have experience tending to both organic and cybernetic patients.

[She smiles fondly.]

One of my crewmates at home is an android.

[sentiences]

[ Other androids!! Shame they're not here. Dorian would love to talk to them. ]

Cybernetic patients? With missing limbs?

audio: sn: alexpnws

[11calls]

A charging unit? Does that mean you're a robot or something?

[sentiences]

[ Dorian doesn't miss a beat. ]

Yes. And something.

text; @whatever

[kievs]

if you're not using your bed can i have it

[sentiences]

What will you do with it?